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FAN EXPO CANADA ANNOUNCES COMIC CELEBRITIES, AUG 24-26, 2007 - TORONTO, CANADA

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WHAT:

 

Visitors from across Ontario and around the world have the opportunity to experience the very best of pop culture first-hand at the upcoming 13th Annual Fan Expo Canada. The return of the country’s largest combined event which includes The Canadian National Comic Book Expo, CNAnime, SFX Science Fiction Expo, Festival of Fear Horror Expo and GX- the Canadian National Gaming Expo is the perfect family outing and offers something for all ages and interests!

 

The Comic Book Expo features a number of industry luminaries who will be participating in autograph and Q & A sessions. There will also be a number of industry experts on hand offering portfolio reviews, tips and suggestions for aspiring future comic book artists.

 

 

The Comic Book Expo Celebrity Guests include:

 

John Romita Jr. – Artist of World War Hulk

John Romita Sr. – Legendary Comic Book Creator

Ed Benes – Artist of Justice League of America (FIRST CONVENTION APPEARANCE EVER!)

Simone Bianchi – Artist of Wolverine

Olivier Coipel – Artist of Thor

David Finch – Cover artist of World War Hulk and X-Men

Greg Pak - Writer of World War Hulk

Steve McNiven – Artist of Civil War

Dale Eaglesham – Artist of Justice Society of America

Michael Choi – Artist of X-23

Chris Sprouse - Two-Time Eisner Award Winning Artist

AND MANY MORE...

 

 

Key Features and Highlights of the Comic Book Expo:

• Autograph Sessions ~ always a crowd pleaser, visitors have the opportunity to meet and seek autographs from their favourite Comic Book professionals

• Cool School ~ Experience a live instructional session by industry experts. Learn free tips; glean advice and direction on how to break in to the industry.

• Comic Studios ~ over a dozen professional comic book studios will pack their booths with talented creators along with signings, sketching and discussions

• Artist Alley ~ meet over 100 top professional pencillers, inkers and writers

• Small Press Pavilion ~ this Indy Market features local a wealth of independent comic books, manga, zines and other related publications

• Q & A Sessions ~ visitors can participate in an open Q & A forum with comic book industry experts

• Sketching Duels ~ special guests will jam head to head on original art

• Portfolio Reviews ~ an opportunity to present your portfolio to the onsite industry experts for professional feedback and suggestions on breaking into the industry

• Canada’s largest Masquerade on Saturday, Aug.25th – dress up as a popular Comic Book character and compete

• 600 commercial exhibitors and retailers will offer everything from gold age and silver age comics, graphic novels, trades, toys, games, videos, DVDs, movie memorabilia, original artwork, posters and more

• Industry Preview Area ~ see the latest products and services and get a sneak peek at upcoming projects

 

 

 

WHEN:

AUGUST 24-26th 2007

 

Friday, August 24th

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (special preview)

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

Saturday, August 25th

10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

 

Sunday, August 26th

11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

 

 

WHERE:

Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building

222 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto Ontario

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENT TICKETS:

Some celebrity presentations are specially ticketed events - for dates, times and prices please call Ticketmaster 416-870-8000 after July 1st or visit www.fanexpocanada.com

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION VISIT

www.fanexpocanada.com

 

 

 

Media Contact:

 

Emily McInerney – PR Manager 2007 Fan Expo Canada

Applause! Communications Inc.

Tel: (416) 217-0700 ext.302

Fax: (416) 217-0246

Email: Emily@applausecommunications.com

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John Romita Jr. – Artist of World War Hulk

John Romita Sr. – Legendary Comic Book Creator

 

Very sweet!

 

 

Ed Benes – Artist of Justice League of America (FIRST CONVENTION APPEARANCE EVER!)

 

I loved his Mary Marvel that was on last week's CSN. cloud9.gif

 

Hey Tiz, guess you aren't taking SS subs for this show, huh? poke2.gif

 

PM coming

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John Romita Jr. – Artist of World War Hulk

John Romita Sr. – Legendary Comic Book Creator

 

Very sweet!

 

 

Ed Benes – Artist of Justice League of America (FIRST CONVENTION APPEARANCE EVER!)

 

I loved his Mary Marvel that was on last week's CSN. cloud9.gif

 

Hey Tiz, guess you aren't taking SS subs for this show, huh? poke2.gif

 

PM coming

 

 

893naughty-thumb.gifFor everybody else but not you grin.gif

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John Romita Jr. – Artist of World War Hulk

John Romita Sr. – Legendary Comic Book Creator

 

Very sweet!

 

 

Ed Benes – Artist of Justice League of America (FIRST CONVENTION APPEARANCE EVER!)

 

I loved his Mary Marvel that was on last week's CSN. cloud9.gif

 

Hey Tiz, guess you aren't taking SS subs for this show, huh? poke2.gif

 

PM coming

 

 

893naughty-thumb.gifFor everybody else but not you grin.gif

 

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"Fan Expo Canada is the single best convention I attended last year. Absolutely terrific. I hope to go next year."

 

Ethan Van Sciver

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"Fan Expo Canada is the single best convention I attended last year. Absolutely terrific. I hope to go next year."

 

Ethan Van Sciver

 

Is this a sign of things to come?

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We are pleased to announce Industry Legend, MICHAEL GOLDEN... Mr. Golden will be making his first appearance at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo.

 

Stay Tuned for the 3 BIG headliners which should be announced very soon....

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I am very pleased to announce Industry Legend, CHRIS CLAREMONT... at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo.

 

Stay tuned for 2 more super guest announcements. thumbsup2.gif

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I am very pleased to announce Industry Legend, CHRIS CLAREMONT... at the Canadian National Comic Book Expo.

 

Stay tuned for 2 more super guest announcements. thumbsup2.gif

 

John Byrne and Terry Austin? 893crossfingers-thumb.gifdevil.gifpoke2.gif

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